Evan Staehle

Hannah Cassidy is both a legend…and a nightmare.

In the city of Griaburgh, she’s known by many names. For most people, she’s the one they call...

The One They Call Firebreather by Evan Staehle

About

Evan Staehle is a fantasy and sci-fi writer and storyteller for novels, video games, and TTRPG games. When not writing, you'll find Evan drinking his favorite dark roast coffee (black, of course) and listening to weird, eclectic music. He lives in the Raleigh, North Carolina area with his wife and three kids.

Praise

I'm hooked. Truly. It's intriguing, unique, [and] the characters pique curiosity. It's well-written.

– Sol ☼, Editor at Whim & Wander: The Journal

A great and enjoyable read! Each chapter was full of twists and turns.

– Mark S.

This fantasy novel wastes no time getting into the action and introducing you to memorable characters. The story draws you in and keeps you invested...

– Pam Gibson

The One They Call Firebreather

Hannah Cassidy is both a legend…and a nightmare.

In the city of Griaburgh, she’s known by many names. For most people, she’s the one they call Firebreather. Some say she’s part dragon, others that she’s the descendant of an ancient race of magic users—because Hannah has the power to breathe fire. But this same power lands her behind bars in the...

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I’m sure you’ve felt it before. I certainly have.

It’s when you’re meaning to create…except it feels like striving.

Like you’re forcing it. You try to create, but what comes out doesn’t feel inspired or fresh.

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The Story Behind the Story

It all started years ago with a dream.

No, not the metaphorical kind. The literal kind. I woke up one morning and had this killer dream the night before, and thought, “This would make a good idea for a story”.

A fantasy world. A corrupt queen. Ancient ruins that had significance. Prisoners recruited to explore said ruins.

And a girl who could breathe fire.

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